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rice-imports

Markets 2 years ago

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RI to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India, citing El Niño concerns

The government has agreed to import 1 million tonnes of rice from India in a move that it says is necessary to ensure a sufficient supply of the staple food amid an increased risk of poor harvests this year.

Regulations 2 years ago

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Govt ready to import 500,000 more tonnes of rice ‘if needed’

The announcement comes despite the government having brought 500,000 tonnes of rice into the country since December.

Markets 3 years ago

Rice import may harm local farmers as price gap widens, warns Kadin

Indonesia’s rice retail prices have consistently been the highest in the Southeast Asian region over the past decade, according to World Bank.

Economy 3 years ago

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Ombudsman warns about maladministration in rice imports

The government needs to pay close attention to 12 indicators in accordance with Law No. 18 of 2012 concerning food to avoid maladministration in deciding about rice imports following recent changes, the Indonesian Ombudsman has warned.

Economy 3 years ago

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Government's 2023 rice import projection disgruntles local farmers

The issue of imported versus locally produced rice is again creating a rift between the government and local farmers as the government aims to meet the deadline for finalizing its 2023 demand and supply planning.

Business 4 years ago

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Facing pressure from farmers and agencies, Govt delays rice imports to June

The State Logistics Agency plans to procure more locally grown rice to build the country's buffer stock.

Business 5 years ago

Key food prices are surging after virus upends supply chains

Rice price posted a third straight monthly increase.

Business 6 years ago

Indonesia to prioritize imports of meat, rice, raw sugar from India in exchange for lower CPO tariff

Despite adding India as another import origin country, Indonesia will not increase its meat, rice and raw sugar imports from the current volume, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita said.

Editorial 7 years ago

Rice imports always contentious

Waiting to import rice only after a major shortage arises would be calamitous because what starts as an isolated shortage can quickly escalate into a crisis during the time lag between ordering the imports and the arrival of the shipments.

Business 7 years ago

Tech key to maintaining staple food prices

Food prices, which are vulnerable to inflation and import policies, are becoming a hot issue as the nation gears up for the presidential and legislative elections.

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